Honest LGBTQI+ guides
All the editorial content in one place: rankings of the best cities and destinations, pride calendars, a glossary and reference guides. Verifiable criteria and primary sources. No washing, no clickbait.
Europe Pride Calendar 2027 · the dates already confirmed
Nine European Prides that have already published their 2027 dates, from June to August. These are the ones you can book a flight and a hotel for today without guessing: each date comes from the…
The 6 Prides left in 2026
The Pride calendar does not end in August. Six are still to come, and the first two land on the same day and on two continents, Taipei and Johannesburg on 31 October. Rio closes on 22 November. All…
10 best gay friendly cities in the United States 2026
Ten US cities with historic and consolidated LGBTQI+ scenes — from Stonewall (NYC) to The Castro (San Francisco), via Boystown (Chicago) and Provincetown. The federal context shifted post-2025, but…
2026 Pride Calendar LATAM · 10 essential marches
Ten Latin American Prides in chronological order — from Vallarta in May to Rio in November, including the São Paulo Parade (world's largest per Guinness). Vallarta Pride (May) and São Paulo Parade…
15 most gay friendly countries in the world 2026
Fifteen countries where being LGBTQI+ is best protected by law and best accepted in daily life. The order follows each country's legal framework —marriage, trans laws, conversion-therapy bans…
12 best gay friendly cities in Latin America 2026
Twelve cities where Latin America's LGBTQI+ scene runs deepest, between cutting-edge legal frameworks and some of the largest Pride marches on the planet. Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay…
10 best gay friendly cities in Europe 2026
Ten European cities with consolidated LGBTQI+ scenes, real tourist offerings (gay neighborhood, documented Pride, annual events) and legal frameworks without recent regressions. Ranked by scene…
10 gay friendly destinations in Europe for 2026
Ten European destinations with solid LGBTQI+ legal frameworks, majority social acceptance, and verifiable tourist offerings. No countries with recent legal or social regressions.
10 best gay friendly cities in Canada 2026
Ten Canadian cities with developed or historic LGBTQI+ scenes. Canada opened federal marriage equality in 2005 (fourth country worldwide) and maintains full legal framework across the entire…
LGBTQI+ glossary: 8 terms you should know
Base vocabulary that comes up in any conversation, Pride event or LGBTQI+ scene worldwide. Not exhaustive: only the most recurrent terms that help you move without feeling out of the loop.
Travelling as a trans or non-binary person
Travelling as a couple, the country weighs most. Travelling as a trans or non-binary person, the passport usually does. This guide covers the gender marker, airport screening, medication and the…
Gay-friendly accommodation: what it actually means and how to choose it
There are three gay-friendly accommodation badges and only one is audited. What each certifies, why the neighbourhood predicts your stay better than the hotel, and what to ask before you book.
How to plan a trip as an LGBTQI+ traveller
Of the 200 countries in this directory, 66 criminalise same-sex relations. That fact outranks everything else. Here is the order to take the decisions in, and what to look at on each step.
What is gay friendly? Honest guide to the term in 2026
"Gay friendly" describes a business, city or destination that treats LGBTQI+ people without discrimination. It's not the same as being "gay", nor an official label, nor an absolute guarantee. We…